Green Practices Repository
The Green Practices Repository showcases evidence, policies, practices and science on the themes of Green Agriculture.
List of practices
| Title | FAO Green Cities Initiative |
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| Introduction | In September 2020, FAO launched its Green Cities Initiative (GCI) at the 75th session of the United National General Assembly. The FAO GCI envisions vibrant and inclusive cities where urban green and productive spaces catalyze biodiversity, climate resilience, social cohesion, and economic prosperity, bridging the gap between citizens and nature, and between urban and rural areas. |
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| Title | Restoring agricultural prosperity in Tunisia |
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| Introduction | The fisheries sector in Tunisia plays a crucial role in providing employment and meeting the nutritional needs of its population. With over 100 000 individuals employed in this sector, fisheries contribute significantly to the country's economy. Despite their importance, the productivity of coastal lagoons has faced some challenges over the years, impacting the country's ability to meet the growing demand for protein. |
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| Title | From scarcity to sustainability: a leap toward efficient irrigation in Saudi Arabia |
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| Introduction | Saudi Arabia, known for its ambitious development goals and commitment to sustainability, like many other countries faces a critical challenge with its water resources due to its arid climate and reliance on non-renewable underground aquifers. Low irrigation efficiency—estimated at around 50 percent compared to global best practices of 85 percent—and the excessive abstraction of non-renewable groundwater threaten agricultural productivity and food security. |
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| Title | Sabah Al-Faraj: Nurturing her land, family and future in Syria |
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| Introduction | Sabah Al-Faraj, a dedicated female farmer field school (FFS) participant from Sreihin in Hama governorate, has successfully embraced simple, climate-smart and sustainable farming techniques she learned at the FFS, with remarkable outcomes. The FFS, implemented under the Building Local Resilience in Syria (BLRS) project funded by UK Aid, has taught her innovative methods that have transformed her farming practices. |
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| Title | Reforestation and afforestation efforts in Lebanon |
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| Introduction | Starting in 2016, Lebanon's rugged mountain terrains witnessed a transformative initiative aimed at restoring ecological balance and uplifting rural communities. The "Smart Adaptation of Forest Landscapes in Mountain Areas" (SALMA) project, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Lebanon in collaboration with the Lebanon's Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and funded by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), is a beacon of sustainable forestry management and reforestation. |
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